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high technology

–noun
any technology requiring the most sophisticated scientific equipment and advanced engineering techniques, as microelectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications (opposed to low technology ).

Origin:
1965–70


high-tech⋅nol⋅o⋅gy, adjective
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high technology  
n.  Technology that involves highly advanced or specialized systems or devices.
high'-tech·nol'o·gy (hī'těk-nŏl'ə-jē) adj.
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